Associate Professor in Psychology (016/2026_PAGR)

Universitat De Girona; España; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitat de Girona is inviting applications for a full-time associate professor position in Psychology. The department seeks a strong academic with expertise in behavioural sciences, including addictive behaviors and chronic pain, and experience in neurophysiological and neuroimaging methods.

The role requires teaching at undergraduate and master’s levels and the ability to lead high-quality research, with opportunities to develop competitive projects at national and international levels.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a strong academic background in psychology and expertise in behavioural mechanisms, including addictive behaviours and chronic pain.
• Experience and potential to develop high-quality research in these areas, especially through neurophysiological and neuroimaging methods.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and master’s levels is required; teaching related to Personality, Psychological Assessment, and Psychological Treatments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and master’s programmes within the Psychology Department.
• Lead and develop competitive research projects at national and international levels.
• Contribute to the department’s teaching and research-wide activities and collaborate with other units.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research leadership

Strong academic background

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Neurophysiological techniques

Neuroimaging techniques

Job description

Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences

Organisation/Company Universitat de Girona Department Servei de Recursos Humans Research Field Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 13 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number PAGR26/05 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Universitat de Girona (UdG), part of the public university system of Catalonia, is recognized for its excellence in research and its commitment to social progress. It promotes science, technology, the humanities and the arts with a clear vocation for cooperation and social responsibility, contributing to the sustainable development of the region and to the critical and engaged education of new generations.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Girona (UdG) carries out teaching and research activities in the areas of personality, psychological assessment, health psychology, developmental and educational psychology, social psychology, and the biological bases of behaviour. The department is involved in several undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, and leads competitive research projects at both national and international levels, establishing itself as a key player in its field.

A call for applications is open for a full-time faculty permanent position at the rank of associate professor ('agregat').

Strong academic background in Psychology and expertise in the mechanisms underlying behavioural patterns, including addictive behaviours and chronic pain. Experience and potential to develop high-quality research in these areas will be valued, especially through the use of neurophysiological and neuroimaging techniques. Teaching experience at both undergraduate and master’s levels is required. Teaching experience related to the area of Personality, Psychological Assessment, and Psychological Treatments will be particularly valued.

Research Field Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Research Field Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences